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[OVERVIEW]

With an excellent Special Attack stat, decent Speed tier, and excellent offensive typing, Chandelure solidifies itself as a dangerous wallbreaker in the RU metagame. Its STAB moves hit almost the whole tier for exceptional damage, and it can help its own cause with utility moves like Toxic to further damage and strengthen Hex against threats like Togekiss and Volcanion. Furthermore, despite a shallow movepool, Chandelure has access to Energy Ball, which lets its hit Pokemon like Seismitoad, Rhyperior, and Milotic. Unfortunately, it struggles against special walls like Snorlax and Porygon2 and common Dark-types like Zarude, Incineroar, and Obstagoon either outspeed Chandelure or can take advantage of Hex and offensively pressure it.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Energy Ball / Protect
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although its fragility and typing give it limited switch-in opportunities, Chandelure's exceptional Special Attack and nearly unresisted STAB combination make it extremely difficult to switch into, and it is effective at spreading status to wear down its checks. Shadow Ball is preferred for its immediate and consistent power, but Hex can be effective to break down Fire-resistant Pokemon more quickly, especially with teammates that can spread status. Either Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can be used, although Toxic is generally preferred for its ability to inflict more damage and hit Volcanion and Incineroar. Energy Ball is useful specifically for Seismitoad, Gastrodon, and Rhyperior, OHKOing them; however, once they are statused, they require only a little chip to KO with Hex. Protect lets Chandelure scout Choice-locked switch-ins such as Flygon and stall statused foes.

Chandelure is extremely effective at forcing chip damage onto bulky Water-types, which teammates like Cobalion, Sharpedo, and Barbaracle appreciate. Togekiss and Cobalion can also switch into Dark-types that revenge kill it, and Zarude, Roserade, and Seismitoad can take on the Water-types that sometimes force it out. Since Chandelure's Hex is twice as strong against statused foes, teammates that spread status, such as Seismitoad, Togekiss, Toxic Metagross, and Toxic or Thunder Wave Cobalion, make it even more threatening. Chandelure also appreciates U-turn support, notably from Crobat and the aforementioned Zarude, to bring it into battle safely against Steel-types. Its low Speed means it can be forced out by faster special attackers, such as Raikou and Starmie. Offensive checks to them such as Choice Scarf Zarude and Celebi can therefore be useful. Knock Off users like Obstagoon, Mienshao, and the aforementioned Seismitoad can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that rely on it to switch into Chandelure like Noivern.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Chandelure can run utility moves like Calm Mind, Substitute, Pain Split, and Taunt, but Calm Mind requires a difficult turn of setup, Substitute results in lost HP that Chandelure can't get back, and Pain Split and Taunt can directly or indrectly cost Chandelure HP. Choice Specs Chandelure can deal even more massive damage than normal; however, it's vulnerable to Stealth Rock and other entry hazards. Using Choice Scarf lets it outspeed threats like Obstagoon, Heavy-Duty Boots Zarude, and Noivern, 2HKOing Noivern even if Stealth Rock isn't up. Flame Charge can be used to get a Speed advantage over threats like non-Choice Scarf Zarude and Mienshao, but this means that Chandelure must give up either Toxic, Energy Ball, or Protect.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Zarude, Obstagoon, and Incineroar offensively pressure Chandelure with their respective STAB moves. The latter does not want to be poisoned by Toxic, however.

**Special Walls**: Porygon2, Snorlax, and Umbreon eat up and recover from anything Chandelure sends their way. Porygon2 does not want to be hit with Toxic, though.

**Water-types**: Suicune and Milotic can shake even Energy Ball off, restore their HP, and force Chandelure out.

**Faster Revenge Killers**: Raikou, Barraskewda, and Starmie are just a few faster Pokemon that force Chandelure out due to their superior Speed.

**Dragon-types**: Regidrago, Noivern, Flygon, and Dragalge use their Fire resistance to check Chandelure and either deal significant damage to it or set up on it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Mac3, 291087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [CryoGyro, 331519]]
 
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[OVERVIEW]

  • With an excellent Special Attack stat, decent Speed tier, and typing, Chandelure solidifies itself as a dangerous wallbreaker in the RU metagame.
  • Using its dual STAB moves, Chandelure hits almost the whole tier for exceptional damage.
  • It can help its own cause with utility moves like Toxic and Will-O-Wisp to further Hex damage on threats like Togekiss and Volcanion.
  • While it's coverage movepool is shallow, Chandelure does have access to Energy Ball, which lets its hit Pokemon like Seismitoad, Rhyperior, and Milotic.
  • It does struggle against special walls like Snorlax and Porygon2, both of which eat up Fire Blast damage and are immune to Hex.
  • Common Dark-types like Zarude, Incineroar, and Obstagoon either outspeed Chandelure or can take advantage of Hex and offensively pressure it.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker (SEE BOTTOM OF MY POST FOR CHANGES)
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Protect / Taunt / Energy Ball
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
im not gonna go sentence-by-sentence but try to de-emphasize "spreading status" since we are changing the focus from hex+status move to directly dealing damage.

also, rework the move descriptions to fit the new slash order described at bottom of my reply.

Although its fragility and typing give it limited switch-in opportunities, Chandelure's exceptional Special Attack and nearly unresisted STAB combination make it extremely difficult to switch into, and it is also effective at spreading status to wear down its checks. Shadow Ball is preferred for its immediate and consistent power, but Hex can be effective to break down Fire-resistant Pokemon faster, especially with teammates that can spread status. Either Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can be used, although Toxic is generally preferred for its ability to inflict more damage and hit Volcanion and Incineroar. Will-O-Wisp can be useful to give Chandelure a way to status Dragalge and cripple physically offensive switch-ins like Rhyperior and Tyrantrum. Protect lets Chandelure scout Choice-locked switch-ins, such as Flygon, as well as force the opposing Pokemon to take more status damage. Taunt can be used to shut down the recovery of this set's few reliable counters, Umbreon and Snorlax, making it nearly impossible for defensive teams to handle. Will-O-Wisp is more effective than Toxic alongside Taunt to weaken Umbreon's attacks and avoid being crippled by Synchronize. Energy Ball is useful specifically for Seismitoad, Gastrodon, and Rhyperior, OHKOing them immediately; however, once they are statused, they require only a little chip to KO with Hex. Finally, Pain Split is a niche option that gives Chandelure greater durability versus defensive teams.

Since Chandelure's Hex is twice as strong against statused foes, teammates that spread status, such as Seismitoad, Togekiss, Toxic Metagross, and Toxic or Thunder Wave Cobalion, make it even more threatening. It is extremely effective at forcing chip damage onto bulky Water-types, which teammates like Cobalion, Sharpedo, and Barbaracle appreciate. However, its defensive typing leaves it with a number of weaknesses. Togekiss and Cobalion can switch into Dark-types that may revenge kill it, and Zarude, Roserade, and Seismitoad can take on the Water-types that sometimes force it out. Chandelure also appreciates U-turn support from some of those Pokemon, notably Crobat and Zarude, to bring it into battle safely against Steel-types. Finally, its low Speed means it can be forced out by faster special attackers, such as Raikou and Starmie. Offensive checks to them such as Choice Scarf Zarude and Choice Scarf Celebi can therefore be useful.

for teammates paragraph of this altered set, add mons that can knock Noivern; no Hex means u cant instantly damage it by much more than roost recovers, removing boots lets u make progress much faster

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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  • Choice Specs can deal even more massive damage than normal. However, this removes Heavy-Duty Boots from Chandelure and makes it susceptible to entry hazards and being set up on.
  • Choice Scarf works in a similar manner to outspeed threats like Heracross (never switching into a chandy), Obstagoon, and Heavy-Duty Boots Zarude. Unfortunately, this is not encouraged for the same reasons as Choice Specs. mention how it outspeeds and 2HKOs noivern (lures it if rocks arent up)
  • mention very briefly some of sub, cm, and flame charge; i dont rly care which u choose, they all seem fringe viable to me

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Zarude, Obstagoon, and Incineroar offensively pressure Chandelure with their respective STAB moves. The latter does not want to be Toxic poisoned, however.

**Special Walls**: Porygon2, Snorlax, and Umbreon eat up anything Chandelure sends their way while being able to heal any damage it may inflict on them. Porygon2 does not want to be hit with Toxic, though.

**Water-types**: Despite being able to hit them with Energy Ball, Suicune and Milotic can shake it off, restore their HP, and force Chandelure out. Include Volcanion, which is neutral to energy ball + quite bulky

**Faster Special Attackers**: Raikou and Starmie are just a couple of faster Pokemon that force Chandelure out due to their superior speed.
.... why special and not physical? seems super arbitrary. just make this faster revenge killers in general

i'd recommend a section on dragon types here as well; noivern is one of the most common switch ins, and flygon / dragalge / regidrago (lol) can hold it off fairly it well

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[EonX, 91480], [Mac3, 291087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]]


hey, i'm really not sure why the slashes are the way they are. here's how i'd like it to be slashed (upon consultation with other QC members):

name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Energy Ball / Protect
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

thanks! please do this change and implement my comments, then tag me again for a brief skim and ill give u qc1

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[OVERVIEW]

With an excellent Special Attack stat, decent Speed tier, and typing, Chandelure solidifies itself as a dangerous wallbreaker in the RU metagame. Using its dual STAB moves, Chandelure hits almost the whole tier for exceptional damage. Additionally, it can help its own cause with utility moves like Toxic and Will-O-Wisp (you dont slash will-o-wisp, so id rather see the mention in set comments) to further Hex damage on threats like Togekiss and Volcanion. Furthermore, despite a shallow movepool, Chandelure does have access to Energy Ball, which lets its hit Pokemon like Seismitoad, Rhyperior, and Milotic. Unfortunately, it does struggle against special walls like Snorlax and Porygon2, both of which eat up Fire Blast damage and are immune to Hex. On a similar note, common Dark-types like Zarude, Incineroar, and Obstagoon either outspeed Chandelure or can take advantage of Hex and offensively pressure it.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Energy Ball / Protect
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although its fragility and typing give it limited switch-in opportunities, Chandelure's exceptional Special Attack and nearly unresisted STAB combination make it extremely difficult to switch into, and it is also effective at spreading status to wear down its checks. Shadow Ball is preferred for its immediate and consistent power, but Hex can be effective to break down Fire-resistant Pokemon faster, especially with teammates that can spread status. Either Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can be used, although Toxic is generally preferred for its ability to inflict more damage and hit Volcanion and Incineroar. Energy Ball is useful specifically for Seismitoad, Gastrodon, and Rhyperior, OHKOing them immediately; however, once they are statused, they require only a little chip to KO with Hex. Protect lets Chandelure scout Choice-locked switch-ins, such as Flygon, as well as force the opposing Pokemon to take more status damage.

Since Chandelure's Hex is twice as strong against statused foes, teammates that spread status, such as Seismitoad, Togekiss, Toxic Metagross, and Toxic or Thunder Wave Cobalion, make it even more threatening. It is extremely effective at forcing chip damage onto bulky Water-types, which teammates like Cobalion, Sharpedo, and Barbaracle appreciate. However, its defensive typing leaves it with a number of weaknesses. Togekiss and Cobalion can switch into Dark-types that may revenge kill it, and Zarude, Roserade, and Seismitoad can take on the Water-types that sometimes force it out. Chandelure also appreciates U-turn support from some of those Pokemon, notably Crobat and Zarude, to bring it into battle safely against Steel-types. Finally, its low Speed means it can be forced out by faster special attackers, such as Raikou and Starmie. Offensive checks to them such as Choice Scarf Zarude and Choice Scarf Celebi (i'd personally just say celebi, scarf is not good) can therefore be useful. Knock Off users like Obstagoon, Mienshao, and the aforemention Seismitoad can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that rely on them like Noivern.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

There are several utility moves like Calm Mind, Substitute, Pain Split, and Taunt that Chandelure can use to its advantage to gain the upper hand on the opponent. However, Calm Mind requires a turn of set up, Substitute results in HP that Chandelure can't get back, Pain Split and Taunt are risky in the fact they can backfire and cost Chandelure HP. Choice Specs can deal even more massive damage than normal. However, this removes Heavy-Duty Boots from Chandelure and makes it susceptible to entry hazards and being set up on. Using a Choice Scarf works in a similar manner to outspeed threats like Obstagoon, Heavy-Duty Boots Zarude, and 2HKOs Noivern if Stealth Rock isn't up. Unfortunately, this is not encouraged for the same reasons as Choice Specs. (mention flame charge)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Zarude, Obstagoon, and Incineroar offensively pressure Chandelure with their respective STAB moves. The latter does not want to be Toxic poisoned poisoned by Toxic, however.

**Special Walls**: Porygon2, Snorlax, and Umbreon eat up anything Chandelure sends their way while being able to heal any damage it may inflict on them. Porygon2 does not want to be hit with Toxic, though.

**Water-types**: Despite being able to hit them with Energy Ball, Suicune and Milotic can shake it off, restore their HP, and force Chandelure out.

**Faster Revenge Killers**: Raikou, Barraskewda, and Starmie are just a few faster Pokemon that force Chandelure out due to their superior speed.

**Dragon-types**: Regidrago, Noivern, Flygon, and Dragalge check Chandelure due to their typing and either deal significant damage to it or set up on it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Mac3, 291087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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[OVERVIEW]

With an excellent Special Attack stat, decent Speed tier, and an excellent offensive typing, Chandelure solidifies itself as a dangerous wallbreaker in the RU metagame. Using its dual STAB moves, Chandelure hits almost the whole tier for exceptional damage. Additionally, it can help its own cause with use utility moves like Toxic to further Hex damage on threats like Togekiss and Volcanion with Hex. Furthermore, despite a shallow movepool, Chandelure does have has access to Energy Ball, which lets its hit Pokemon like Seismitoad, Rhyperior, and Milotic super-effectively despite its shallow movepool. Unfortunately, it does struggle against special walls like Snorlax and Porygon2, both of which eat up Fire Blast damage and are immune to Hex. On a similar note, common Dark-types like Zarude, Incineroar, and Obstagoon either outspeed Chandelure or can take advantage of Hex and offensively pressure it.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Energy Ball / Protect
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although its fragility and typing give it limited switch-in opportunities, Chandelure's exceptional Special Attack and nearly unresisted STAB combination make it extremely difficult to switch into, and it is also effective at spreading status to wear down its checks. Shadow Ball is preferred for its immediate and consistent power, but Hex can be effective to break down Fire-resistant Pokemon faster, especially with teammates that can spread status. Either Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can be used, although Toxic is generally preferred for its ability to inflict more damage and hit Volcanion and Incineroar. Energy Ball is useful specifically for Seismitoad, Gastrodon, and Rhyperior, OHKOing them immediately; however, once they are statused, they require only a little chip to KO with Hex. Protect lets Chandelure scout Choice-locked switch-ins, such as Flygon, as well as allowing Chandelure to stall against statused foes. (AP) force the opposing Pokemon to take more status damage.

Since Chandelure's Hex is twice as strong against statused foes, teammates that spread status, such as Seismitoad, Togekiss, Toxic Metagross, and Toxic or Thunder Wave Cobalion, make it even more threatening. It is extremely effective at forcing chip damage onto bulky Water-types, which teammates like Cobalion, Sharpedo, and Barbaracle appreciate. (This next sentence suddenly interrupts the previous one, so I felt like it should be trimmed.) However, its poor defensive typing leaves it with a number of weaknesses. Togekiss and Cobalion can also switch into Dark-types that may revenge kill it, and Zarude, Roserade, and Seismitoad can take on the Water-types that sometimes force it out. Chandelure also appreciates U-turn support from some of those Pokemon, notably Crobat and Zarude, to bring it into battle safely against Steel-types. Finally, its low Speed means it can be forced out by faster special attackers, such as Raikou and Starmie. Offensive checks to them such as Choice Scarf Zarude and Celebi can therefore be useful. Knock Off users like Obstagoon, Mienshao, and the aforementioned Seismitoad can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that rely on them like Noivern.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

There are several utility moves like Calm Mind, Substitute, Pain Split, and Taunt that Chandelure can use to its advantage to gain the upper hand on the opponent. Chandelure can also run utility moves like Calm Mind, Substitute, Pain Split, and Taunt, (AC) However, but Calm Mind requires a turn of set up, Substitute results in HP that Chandelure can't get back, and Pain Split and Taunt are risky in the fact they can backfire and cost Chandelure HP. Choice Specs can deal even more massive damage than normal; however, this removes Heavy-Duty Boots from makes Chandelure vulnerable to entry hazards. and makes it susceptible to entry hazards and being set up on. Using a Choice Scarf works in a similar manner to outspeed threats like Obstagoon, Heavy-Duty Boots Zarude, and 2HKOes Noivern if Stealth Rock isn't up. Unfortunately, this is not encouraged for the same reasons as Choice Specs. Flame Charge can also be used to get a Speed advantage over threats like non-Choice Scarf Zarude and Mienshao, but this means that Chandelure must give up either Toxic, Energy Ball, or Protect.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Zarude, Obstagoon, and Incineroar offensively pressure Chandelure with their respective STAB moves, although the latter does not want to be poisoned by Toxic. however.

**Special Walls**: Porygon2, Snorlax, and Umbreon eat up anything Chandelure sends their way while being able to heal any damage it may inflict on them. Despite this, Porygon2 does not want to be hit with Toxic. , though.

**Water-types**: Despite being able to hit them with Energy Ball, Suicune and Milotic can shake it off, restore their HP, and force Chandelure out.

**Faster Revenge Killers**: Raikou, Barraskewda, and Starmie are just a few faster Pokemon that force Chandelure out due to their superior speed.

**Dragon-types**: Regidrago, Noivern, Flygon, and Dragalge check Chandelure due to their typing and either deal significant damage to it or set up on it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Mac3, 291087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
 
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[OVERVIEW]

With an excellent Special Attack stat, decent Speed tier, and an excellent offensive typing, Chandelure solidifies itself as a dangerous wallbreaker in the RU metagame. Using its dual STAB moves, Chandelure hits almost the whole tier for exceptional damage. Additionally, it can help its own cause with utility moves like Toxic to further damage and strengthen Hex against threats like Togekiss and Volcanion with Hex. Furthermore, despite a shallow movepool, Chandelure has access to Energy Ball, which lets its hit Pokemon like Seismitoad, Rhyperior, and Milotic. Unfortunately, it does struggle against special walls like Snorlax and Porygon2, both of which eat up Fire Blast damage and are immune to Hex. On a similar note, common Dark-types like Zarude, Incineroar, and Obstagoon either outspeed Chandelure or can take advantage of Hex and offensively pressure it.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Energy Ball / Protect
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although its fragility and typing give it limited switch-in opportunities, Chandelure's exceptional Special Attack and nearly unresisted STAB combination make it extremely difficult to switch into, and it is also effective at spreading status to wear down its checks. Shadow Ball is preferred for its immediate and consistent power, but Hex can be effective to break down Fire-resistant Pokemon faster more quickly, especially with teammates that can spread status. Either Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can be used, although Toxic is generally preferred for its ability to inflict more damage and hit Volcanion and Incineroar. Energy Ball is useful specifically for Seismitoad, Gastrodon, and Rhyperior, OHKOing them immediately; however, once they are statused, they require only a little chip to KO with Hex. Protect lets Chandelure scout Choice-locked switch-ins, such as Flygon, allowing Chandelure to stall against and stall statused foes.

Since Chandelure's Hex is twice as strong against statused foes, teammates that spread status, such as Seismitoad, Togekiss, Toxic Metagross, and Toxic or Thunder Wave Cobalion, make it even more threatening. It Chandelure is extremely effective at forcing chip damage onto bulky Water-types, which teammates like Cobalion, Sharpedo, and Barbaracle appreciate. Togekiss and Cobalion can also switch into Dark-types that may revenge kill it, and Zarude, Roserade, and Seismitoad can take on the Water-types that sometimes force it out. Chandelure also appreciates U-turn support from some of those Pokemon, notably from Crobat and the aforementioned Zarude, to bring it into battle safely against Steel-types. Finally, its low Speed means it can be forced out by faster special attackers, such as Raikou and Starmie. Offensive checks to them such as Choice Scarf Zarude and Celebi can therefore be useful. Knock Off users like Obstagoon, Mienshao, and the aforementioned Seismitoad can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that rely on them it to switch into Chandelure (feel free to tinker, just make sure it specifically relates back to chandy bc otherwise this is just general advice) like Noivern.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Chandelure can also run utility moves like Calm Mind, Substitute, Pain Split, and Taunt, but Calm Mind requires a difficult turn of set up, Substitute results in lost HP that Chandelure can't get back, and Pain Split and Taunt are risky in the fact they can backfire and can directly or indirectly cost Chandelure HP. Choice Specs Chandelure can deal even more massive damage than normal; however, this makes Chandelure vulnerable to Stealth Rock and other entry hazards. Using a Choice Scarf works in a similar manner to lets it outspeed threats like Obstagoon, Heavy-Duty Boots Zarude, and 2HKOes Noivern, (AC) 2HKOing Noivern even (I assume this makes sense?) if Stealth Rock isn't up. Flame Charge can also be used to get a Speed advantage over threats like non-Choice Scarf Zarude and Mienshao, but this means that Chandelure must give up either Toxic, Energy Ball, or Protect.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Zarude, Obstagoon, and Incineroar offensively pressure Chandelure with their respective STAB moves. The latter does not want to be poisoned by Toxic, however.

**Special Walls**: Porygon2, Snorlax, and Umbreon eat up anything Chandelure sends their way while being able to heal any damage it may inflict on them. Porygon2 does not want to be hit with Toxic, though.

**Water-types**: Despite Chandelure being able to hit them with Energy Ball, Suicune and Milotic can shake it off, restore their HP, and force Chandelure it out.

**Faster Revenge Killers**: Raikou, Barraskewda, and Starmie are just a few faster Pokemon that force Chandelure out due to their superior Speed.

**Dragon-types**: Regidrago, Noivern, Flygon, and Dragalge check Chandelure due to their typing and either deal significant damage to it or set up on it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Mac3, 291087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]]
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[OVERVIEW]

With an excellent Special Attack stat, decent Speed tier, and excellent offensive typing, Chandelure solidifies itself as a dangerous wallbreaker in the RU metagame. Using its dual STAB moves, Chandelure hits Its STAB moves hit almost the whole tier for exceptional damage., (comma) and Additionally, it can help its own cause with utility moves like Toxic to further damage and strengthen Hex damage against threats like Togekiss and Volcanion. Furthermore, despite a shallow movepool, Chandelure has access to Energy Ball, which lets its hit Pokemon like Seismitoad, Rhyperior, and Milotic. Unfortunately, it does struggles against special walls like Snorlax and Porygon2, both of which eat up Fire Blast damage and are immune to Hex. On a similar note, and common Dark-types like Zarude, Incineroar, and Obstagoon either outspeed Chandelure or can take advantage of Hex and offensively pressure it.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball / Hex
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Energy Ball / Protect
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although its fragility and typing give it limited switch-in opportunities, Chandelure's exceptional Special Attack and nearly unresisted STAB combination make it extremely difficult to switch into, and it is also effective at spreading status to wear down its checks. Shadow Ball is preferred for its immediate and consistent power, but Hex can be effective to break down Fire-resistant Pokemon more quickly, especially with teammates that can spread status. Either Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can be used, although Toxic is generally preferred for its ability to inflict more damage and hit Volcanion and Incineroar. Energy Ball is useful specifically for Seismitoad, Gastrodon, and Rhyperior, OHKOing them immediately; however, once they are statused, they require only a little chip to KO with Hex. Protect lets Chandelure scout Choice-locked switch-ins, (comma) such as Flygon, (comma) and stall statused foes.

Since Chandelure's Hex is twice as strong against statused foes, teammates that spread status, such as Seismitoad, Togekiss, Toxic Metagross, and Toxic or Thunder Wave Cobalion, make it even more threatening. (all this talk about hex despite it being the secondary choice rubs me the wrong way, i probably wouldn't lead with a sentence about supporting it) Chandelure is extremely effective at forcing chip damage onto bulky Water-types, which teammates like Cobalion, Sharpedo, and Barbaracle appreciate. Togekiss and Cobalion can also switch into Dark-types that may revenge kill it, and Zarude, Roserade, and Seismitoad can take on the Water-types that sometimes force it out. Chandelure also appreciates U-turn support, notably from Crobat and the aforementioned Zarude, to bring it into battle safely against Steel-types. Finally, Its low Speed means it can be forced out by faster special attackers, such as Raikou and Starmie. Offensive checks to them such as Choice Scarf Zarude and Celebi can therefore be useful. Knock Off users like Obstagoon, Mienshao, and the aforementioned Seismitoad can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that rely on it to switch into Chandelure like Noivern.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Chandelure can also run utility moves like Calm Mind, Substitute, Pain Split, and Taunt, but Calm Mind requires a difficult turn of setup, Substitute results in lost HP that Chandelure can't get back, and Pain Split and Taunt can directly or indrectly cost Chandelure HP. Choice Specs Chandelure can deal even more massive damage than normal; however, this makes Chandelure it's vulnerable to Stealth Rock and other entry hazards. Using a Choice Scarf lets it outspeed threats like Obstagoon, Heavy-Duty Boots Zarude, and Noivern, 2HKOing Noivern even if Stealth Rock isn't up. Flame Charge can also be used to get a Speed advantage over threats like non-Choice Scarf Zarude and Mienshao, but this means that Chandelure must give up either Toxic, Energy Ball, or Protect.

Checks and Counters
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**Dark-types**: Zarude, Obstagoon, and Incineroar offensively pressure Chandelure with their respective STAB moves. The latter does not want to be poisoned by Toxic, however.

**Special Walls**: Porygon2, Snorlax, and Umbreon eat up and recover from anything Chandelure sends their way while being able to heal any damage it may inflict on them. Porygon2 does not want to be hit with Toxic, though.

**Water-types**: Despite Chandelure being able to hit them with Energy Ball, Suicune and Milotic can shake it even Energy Ball off, restore their HP, and force it Chandelure out.

**Faster Revenge Killers**: Raikou, Barraskewda, and Starmie are just a few faster Pokemon that force Chandelure out due to their superior Speed.

**Dragon-types**: Regidrago, Noivern, Flygon, and Dragalge use their Fire resistance to check Chandelure due to their typing and either deal significant damage to it or set up on it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Oathkeepre, 83980]]
- Quality checked by: [[Expulso, 202058], [Mac3, 291087]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]]
 
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